Transforming Education: The Hole in the Wall Project Empowering Indian Children

The Hole in the Wall project in New Delhi is an innovative IT experiment where computers are placed in public spaces to observe children's learning. Over five years, it has made 40,000 Indian children computer literate. The project faces challenges like gender disparity in urban areas. Children learn differently here compared to traditional schools. Funded by the World Bank and Indian government, it has 41 centers, mostly in remote areas. Researchers aim to expand the project, with interest from Afghanistan's President Hamid Karzai.

What was the primary goal of the Hole in the Wall project in New Delhi?

• To teach programming to teenagers

• To observe children's interaction with computers

• To provide free internet access to adults

• To sell computers to the public

What issue does the Hole in the Wall project face in urban areas?

• Lower participation of girls

• Insufficient number of computers

• Lack of electricity

• High maintenance costs

How do children like Barat and Sudhiya learn to use the computers?

• By watching online tutorials

• By reading manuals

• By attending formal classes

• By observing older children

Who funds the Hole in the Wall project?

• Private investors

• International NGOs

• The World Bank and the Indian government

• Local businesses

Which country's president showed interest in the Hole in the Wall project?

• Sri Lanka

• Bangladesh

• Pakistan

• Afghanistan